West Nowra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
64 recorded in this period, compared with 71 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About West Nowra
West Nowra (postcode 2541) is a suburb located in the City of Shoalhaven, New South Wales, positioned immediately west of the Nowra central business district. The topography is defined by its proximity to the Shoalhaven River and the transition toward the Illawarra escarpment. The demographic profile is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of established family homes and modern housing developments. As a key segment of the greater Nowra urban area, the suburb functions as a strategic transit point and a residential hub for the regional center.
The locality is primarily recognized for its educational and institutional infrastructure, serving as a focal point for regional services. It hosts the Shoalhaven campus of the University of Wollongong and TAFE NSW, making it an essential site for tertiary education in the region. Additionally, West Nowra provides local amenities including neighborhood parks, small-scale retail facilities, and proximity to the comprehensive health and commercial services located in neighboring Nowra.
Historically, West Nowra developed in conjunction with the expansion of the broader Nowra township, shifting from agricultural land use in the early colonial period to suburban development throughout the 20th century. While it lacks a significant concentration of state-heritage-listed sites compared to the historic town center, the area maintains a link to the Shoalhaven region’s pastoral and timber-milling history. Modern heritage preservation is largely focused on the protection of natural landscapes along the river corridors that define the suburb's western boundaries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 5 |
| Fraud | 2 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 4 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,504 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.